We weren't able to reach County Commission Chair Mark Waller before our press deadline but have since heard back from him. Via email, he tells us:

The County has long sought to be a responsible partner in the healthy growth of our region. We’d welcome the opportunity to have a honest conversation about this issue with our partners at the City.

This is part of the reason why the County is currently engaged in a comprehensive Master Planning process through our Community Development Department. We strongly encourage everyone — from citizens to other elected officials — to participate in that process and have their voice heard by completing the Master Plan survey available on our website.